It wont fit! engine swap?s Before i get the tourch and saws all!

[ner0]

I have finally gotten around to putting the small block into my 72 Long stepper. I have new motor mounts but the original tranny cross member is preventing me from installing the 305/350 combo. the original engine was a 250/3 speed. I would appreciate any all comments/suggestions on what needs to be modified to make the 305/350 fit. My main concerns are the old tranny mount and the floor board, but everything constructive will be appreciated.

[rob32472]

U need to remove the std trans cross member and install an auto cross member
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[ner0]

Originally Posted by rob32472

U need to remove the std trans cross member and install an auto cross member
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thanks if there was a like button i would have hit it.

[brans72]

If your good like a buddy of mine was ( pasted away at 52 ) he could blow them all off in 5 mintues with a torch.

[67c10rustbuket]

also if you didn't already know the motor mounts will need to move forward one hole from the 6cyl location. a V8 will fit in the 6cyl position but the dist will be very close to the firewall.

the manual trans bellhousing x member took me about 45 min to get out with a grinder (cut off wheels) and a dremel to slot the rivet heads, an air chisel to knock the rivet heads off , and also a sawsall to slice it in half so i wouldnt have to beat it out of the frame with a sledge. good luck